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NASCAR's New Waiver Rules Leave Drivers on Edge

1/16/2025

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NASCAR's 2025 playoff waiver policy shake-up has drivers like Kyle Larson on edge. Missing a race for non-medical reasons now means losing all playoff points. Larson, who sat out the 2024 Coca-Cola 600 for the Indy 500, voiced his worries about the harsh new rule, underscoring the importance of fair competition on the track.

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NASCAR's 2025 playoff waiver policy shake-up has drivers like Kyle Larson on edge. Missing a race for non-medical reasons now means losing all playoff points. Larson, who sat out the 2024 Coca-Cola 600 for the Indy 500, voiced his worries about the harsh new rule, underscoring the importance of fair competition on the track.